Comedian Kim In-seok revealed that he lent approximately 300,000 won to a famous chef but has not been repaid for over a decade. Following his revelation, online speculation has arisen regarding the identity of the chef based on clues mentioned during the broadcast.
Recently, a video titled 'Comedian Swindled Out of 300,000 Won by a Famous Chef!' was posted on the YouTube channel 'Namu Miki Investigation Agency.' In the video, Kim In-seok and Yoon Sung-ho shared anecdotes from their past experiences in the broadcasting industry.
Kim In-seok began by stating, "I actually want to get back the money I lost." When Miki Kwang-soo asked if he had been swindled by someone, Kim responded, "I was swindled out of about 300,000 won by a famous chef."
Yoon Sung-ho chimed in, saying, "I saw that person on home shopping recently." In response, Kim cautioned, "Don’t make too many assumptions."
When Kim mentioned that the amount, including interest, was significant, Miki Kwang-soo remarked, "I don’t know who it is, but it seems like they have an English name, so they might be a Korean-American."
Questions arose about the circumstances of the loan. Another participant asked whether the chef borrowed the money or if it was an investment. Kim explained that he received a sudden call in the early morning asking to borrow money.
Kim further elaborated, "In my estimation, the call came out of the blue, and that amount was mostly for this reason," while mimicking a specific hand gesture.
He recounted that he had asked the chef several times to repay the money but was unsuccessful, stating, "I actually tried to talk to him a few times and urged him to pay it back, but it didn’t work out."
Eventually, Kim found himself working on a show with the chef. He recalled, "I was determined to appear on that program after hearing he would be there. I prepared to discuss it when I went on air."
However, Kim noted, "Suddenly, he seemed to catch on. He grabbed my hand and headed down the hallway," adding, "I thought he might be trying to give me the money, but the atmosphere felt more like he wanted to avoid discussing it to ensure the recording went smoothly."
He concluded, "So I thought, 'Alright, let’s just consider it a drink we had together,' expressing his disappointment.
Since the video was released, online communities have been buzzing with speculation about the identity of the chef based on the clues provided by Kim In-seok.
Netizens have pointed out hints such as the chef being famous, using an English name, appearing on home shopping, and having previously worked on the same shows as Kim In-seok, leading to guesses about a specific individual.
Some users commented, "AI is scary," "I found out they worked together through a search," "Isn’t this a hint to guess?" and "You can definitely find this on Namu Wiki."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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